1988 BMW 316 vs. 1982 Ford Granada
To start off, 1988 BMW 316 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Ford Granada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Ford Granada would be higher. At 2,497 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 BMW 316 (86 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1982 Ford Granada. (69 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 BMW 316 should accelerate faster than 1982 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 BMW 316 weights approximately 470 kg more than 1982 Ford Granada. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1982 Ford Granada (148 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 BMW 316. (127 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 1982 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 BMW 316.
Compare all specifications:
1988 BMW 316 | 1982 Ford Granada | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 316 | Granada |
Year Released | 1988 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1596 cc | 2497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 86 HP | 69 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 127 Nm | 148 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 90 mm |
Top Speed | 177 km/hour | 145 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 1370 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2780 mm |